This raspberry lemonade is a delicious sweet and tart summer drink and is super simple to make. All you need is just 4 base ingredients; plus, this recipe is naturally sweetened using an unrefined sugar and can be Vegan!
As I’m typing this post, today’s temperature here in the UK is 36ºC/96.8ºF. You wouldn’t believe how grateful I feel to have had to foresight to whip up a massive batch of raspberry lemonade last night! This homemade pink lemonade is the perfect combination of sweet and tart, with fresh raspberries, lemons, and the fizz of soda water. It’s super refreshing for those hot summer days!
Plus, this recipe is naturally sweetened, but could even be made sugar-free, with the use of sweeteners. Plus, the fresh raspberries give the drink it’s gorgeous pink color without the need for anything artificial. This is a drink your friends and family will be coming back for seconds… and thirds!
You can never have too many fresh lemonade recipes, I always say! Which is why you may have already seen my recipes for this Simple Colour-changing Magic Lemonade or Simple And Healthy Ginger Lemonade. Not to mention the tried and tested classic, fizz-free Homemade Lemonade.
This time I’ve infused the classic Summer drink with raspberries – for a raspberry drink that works both as a soda and a delicious raspberry mocktail.
The Ingredients
Unlike many lemonade recipes that rely on a ‘simple syrup’ of granulated sugar and water, this recipe omits all refined sugars. Plus, it’s made up of just a few ingredients.
- Raspberries – The star of the show. Make sure they’re ripe and juicy! You can use frozen raspberries, too – thaw them first.
- Fresh lemons – I don’t recommend using bottled lemon juice when it comes to homemade lemonade. Fresh squeezed lemon is superior in all ways!
- Sweetener – I use honey. Though, if you want a vegan option, you can use maple. For a sugar-free variety then you can use a sweetener such as erythritol (adapt the amount used depending on what you choose)
- Soda Water – Raspberries and fizz work so well together and work to create a truly refreshing concoction.
- Rose Extract (Optional) – I’ve listed this as an optional ingredient, though I never make my raspberry lemonade without it. A simple (and delicious) way to elevate the flavor of this drink.
You can then use optional add-ins such as booze, herbs, additional fruit, and even edible flowers – to elevate the flavor and look of this drink.
Tip: For a simple adaption to a vodka raspberry lemonade – Simply omit some of the soda water for vodka instead (even better if it’s citrus-infused!). An instant ‘raspberry cocktail’ vodka lemonade is born!
The Step By Step instructions
Step 1: Combine the raspberries, lemon juice, and sweetener to a bowl/jug and muddle well or use a blender to puree.
Step 2: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher or individual glasses and then top up with the soda water and optional rose extract.
Optional step 3: Infuse with herbs or other fruit, garnish, if desired, and serve with or without ice cubes.
How To Store
Leftover homemade lemonade will store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days when covered. Just give it a quick stir before using and away you go.
Recipe Notes & Variations
- Serve your lemonade in a glass with ice, rather than adding the ice in the pitcher. That way, you won’t dilute the entire batch.
- You could also make lemon juice/orange juice ice-cubes to mix with normal ones.
- You can dilute this mix with still water instead of fizzy if preferred.
- For a super simple hack to get the most juice out of your lemons. Microwave them for around 10-20 seconds, roll on the counter, then squeeze as usual.
- Feel free to experiment with combining the raspberries with other fruits, such as peach, orange, etc.
- You can also add various herbs to the raspberry lemonade, for additional flavor. My favorites include fresh mint leaves, basil, or rosemary!
- You could also add a little optional fruit juice for extra flavor. Cranberry juice and orange juice are some of my favorites for raspberries. Be aware: they will affect the color of the drink.
- If using a powdered sweetener like erythritol, mix it directly into the lemon juice to dissolve before adding the water.
- The type of lemon you use will also affect the tartness of the lemonade. Meyer lemons are sweeter and will require less additional sweetener.
Related Recipes
- The Best Homemade Lemonade
- Simple Colour-changing Magic Lemonade (with sugar syrup)
- Simple And Healthy Ginger Lemonade
- Watermelon Keg/ Dispenser
- Strawberry Limeade (Mocktail)
- Blackberry Earl Grey Iced Tea
- How to make pomegranate juice
- Tropical Mango Salad
- Healthy Pink Raspberry Salad
- Simple Charred Eggplant Salad Bowls
- Quick & Simple Watermelon Salsa
- Sweet Potato Crust Rainbow Pizza
- Sundried Tomato Savoury Muffins & Rainbow Hummus Frosting
- Mediterranean Vegetable Vegan Lettuce Wraps
If you give this raspberry lemonade recipe a go, then let me know your thoughts and any questions in the comments. Also, feel free to tag me in your recreations @AlphaFoodie.
Raspberry Lemonade (Naturally Sweetened)
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine the raspberries, lemon juice, and sweetener to a bowl/jug and muddle well or use a blender to puree.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher or individual glasses and then top up with the soda water and optional rose extract.
- Optional step 3: Infuse with herbs or other fruit, garnish, if desired, and serve with or without ice cubes.
How To Store:
- Leftover homemade lemonade will store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days when covered. Just give it a quick stir before using and away you go.
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Notes
- Serve your lemonade glass with ice, rather than in the pitcher. That way, you won’t dilute the entire batch.
- You could also make lemon juice/ orange juice ice-cubes to mix with normal ones.
- You can dilute this mix with still water instead of fizzy if preferred.
- For a super simple hack to get the most juice out of your lemons. Microwave them for around 20 seconds, roll on the counter, then squeeze as usual.
- Feel free to experiment with combining the raspberries with other fruits, such as peach, orange, etc.
- You can also add various herbs to the raspberry lemonade, for additional flavor. My favorites include fresh mint leaves, basil, or rosemary!
- You could also add a little optional fruit juice for extra flavor. Cranberry juice and orange juice are some of my favorites for raspberries. Be aware; they will affect the color of the drink.
- If using a powdered sweetener like erythritol, mix it directly into the lemon juice to dissolve before adding the water.
- The type of lemon you use will also affect the tartness of the lemonade. Meyer lemons are sweeter and will require less additional sweetener.
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